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foregone conclusion

American  

noun

  1. an inevitable conclusion or result.

  2. a conclusion, opinion, or decision formed in advance of proper consideration of evidence, arguments, etc.

foregone conclusion British  

noun

  1. an inevitable result or conclusion

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Etymology

Origin of foregone conclusion

First recorded in 1595–1605

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